What is Industrial Ethernet?

Definition

Ethernet-based communication protocols adapted for real-time industrial control with deterministic timing. Industrial Ethernet includes EtherCAT, PROFINET, and Ethernet/IP, replacing older fieldbuses in modern automation.

Related Terms

EtherCAT

An industrial Ethernet protocol optimised for high-speed, deterministic real-tim...

PROFINET

An industrial Ethernet protocol developed by Siemens for real-time communication...

Ethernet/IP

An industrial network protocol that uses standard Ethernet hardware for real-tim...

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